Program Assistant - Sandy Hill Good Food Market
Location: CA, ON, Ottawa
Department: CDE
Employment type: Temporary
Required experience: Entry level

Company profile:
Since 1973: Working together to make our community healthyGood health means more than just treating people when they are sick. Problems like poverty, addiction, and family violence can bring on illness – or keep people from getting well. At Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, we treat illness when it arises. We also work hard to create a healthy community, so that people stay well and get the most out of life, and we believe in:integrity | respect | equity | collaboration | empathy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy . Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Depuis 1973: Travailler ensemble pour une communauté en santéUne bonne santé signifie plus que de soigner les gens lorsqu'ils sont malades. Des problèmes comme la pauvreté, la dépendance, la violence familiale peuvent causer la maladie – ou empêcher les gens de se rétablir. Au Centre de santé communautaire Côte de sable, nous traitons la maladie lorsqu'elle se présente. En plus, nous travaillons fort pour créer une communauté bien portante, pour que les gens restent en bonne santé et profitent de la vie au maximum, et nous croyons dans:l'intégrité | le respect | l'équité | la collaboration| l'empathie-------------------------------------------------------------------------------En posant ma candidature pour cette offre d’emploi, je reconnais que les renseignements que je fournis seront recueillis par #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# et traités conformément à sa politique de confidentialité : http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy. Les candidats embauchés par le CSCCS fourniront d’autres renseignements qui seront traités en vertu d’un processus distinct et sujets aux politiques et aux marches à suivre du CSCCS en matière de confidentialité et de protection des renseignements personnels.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Job description:
Internal/External Employment OpportunityPosition Title: Program Assistant - Sandy Hill Good Food MarketComponent/Team: Community Development &amp; EngagementStatus: 11 Month Contract, 12 hours per weekSalary Scale: $14.05-16.93 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay in lieu of benefitsStart/End Date: July 3, 2014 - June 4, 2015Position Description:The role of the Program Assistant-Sandy Hill Good Food Market is to assist in the proper functioning of the Good Food Market program.  The Program Assistant-Sandy Hill Good Food Market is a resource for volunteers and the community at large, and provides general assistance to ensure the success of the markets.  The Program Assistant-Sandy Hill Good Food Market will assist with the planning and implementation of Good Food Markets taking place in Sandy Hill by recruiting and supporting volunteers and interns, conducting needs assessments, promoting the markets in the community, working with partner organizations and the Sandy Hill Good Food Market community group, placing food orders and supporting the implementation of the Markets on market days (July 5, August 9, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6; 2015 dates to be determined).Reporting Relationship:The Program Assistant-Sandy Hill Good Food Market reports directly to the Executive Director.Application Deadline: June 24, 2014 at 12:00 PM

Requirements:
Education and LanguageFirst Aid Training an assetPost-secondary degree or diploma or equivalent combination of education and experienceUnder the Centre’s designation to provide French Language Services, this position is not designated.Oral fluency, reading and writing ability in EnglishOral fluency, reading and writing ability in French or other languages an asset Professional ExperienceExperience working in a multicultural environmentExperience working with youth and familiesExperience in event planning and implementationExperience in community outreach and volunteer engagementExperience in food service or famers markets or Good Food Markets considered an asset Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExperience working with residents of diverse backgroundsUnderstanding and sensitivity to poverty and minority issuesAbility to take initiativeAbility to be proactive in diffusing potential conflict situations before they escalateAbility to lead a group independentlyKnowledge of community development principlesAbility to make a time commitment of 11 monthsAbility to collaborate with community volunteers, interns, staff and partners to achieve program goalsExperience in neighbourhoods where Good Food Markets are taking place is an asset

Benefits:
For this position, in lieu of benefits, 4% vacation pay will be added to the position's salary.Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.Conditions of Employment:Hours of work will be developed in collaboration with the successful candidate to ensure a healthy work-life balance.  A schedule of work will be based on the Centre’s hours of operation and program requirements and may include some evenings.An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a criminal reference check and linguistic profile to the satisfaction of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.